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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN CHEMISTRY
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INTRODUCTION
The graduate programme in Chemistry offers M. Tech and Ph.D programmes
on areas such as Physical, Analytical, Industrial and Polymer Chemistry.
Also, a program leading to a diploma in Chemistry is designed to provide
graduates with a qualification in an area of specialisation other than
that of their first degree and also prepare graduates with a pass degree
or HND holders at an appropriate level for admission to higher degrees.
The department brings together qualified experts in a range of chemical
disciplines with an established reputation for excellence in teaching
and research training.
The department occupies a modern building, which is a short walk to the
main University library and houses high quality laboratory facilities
and state-of-the-art research equipment to support these programmes.
Both fundamental research in the traditional disciplines of Chemistry
and research of more immediate interest to industry are undertaken in
the department.
Further, there is also a great deal of interdisciplinary research within
the department as well as collaborative research with other departments
within the University. Collaboration with other Nigerian Universities,
government establishments and industry also features in this programme.
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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES
(a) The programmes are designed to provide a broad based knowledge of
industrial processes, process economics and materials in order to train
chemists for industry, research and development. It is intended to
foster professionalism in the theory and practice of chemistry within
the framework of the objectives set for universities of technology.
(b) To give basic training in instrumental methods of analysis and
familiarise the students with current and likely future practices in
industry. The student will be encouraged to critically appraise the
advantages and limitations of individual analytical techniques to ensure
that the most appropriate procedure is selected when tackling new
problems in industrial analysis.
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STRUCTURE OF M.TECH DEGREE PROGRAMME
There are
two Master of Technology (M.Tech) Degrees programme offered by the
department. Use the link below to view
Analytical Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
(a) The M.Tech. programme is an advanced course generally comprising of
a combination course work and research project leading to the submission
of a dissertation in analytical and industrial chemistry. Prospective
students are encouraged to discuss research with staff members in the
areas of interest so that they may choose a research project which is of
potential interest to staff member(s). The research project can be
selected from a wide range of topics in all spectrum of chemistry.
(b) All prospective students must register for and take courses totaling
not less than 24 units at the 700 level, excluding maximum units of
recommended undergraduate courses that my be prescribed by the
department.
(c) For the award of M. Tech. Degree students must be examined by
written examination on course work and oral examination on the research
study. The dissertation shall be classified as accepted, to be modified
and represented or rejected.
(d) Eligibility
(i) Possession of B.Sc/B.Tech (Hons) degree with first or second class
(upper) degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food
Science, Geochemistry, Soil Science, Environmental Science, and other
related disciplines.
(ii) An acceptable postgraduate diploma in a field which is deemed
appropriate, for the postgraduate course in chemistry in addition to a
first degree or HND in chemistry may also be considered.
(e) Course Duration
A full-time M.Tech. course shall run for a minimum of 12 months
consisting of two semesters of formal lectures and at least 6 months of
original research investigations.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) DEGREE PROGRAMMES
(a) Currently the department runs two Ph.D programmes in the areas of
Analytical and Physical chemistry. The Ph.D programmes offer
post-graduate students research opportunities in the areas mentioned
above and degrees are award and upon completion of a dissertation
describing an original contribution to science. Prospective Ph.D
students are expected to have.
(i) a suitable research project selected in consultation with the
department
(ii) access to laboratory facilities suitable for the research work
envisaged.
(iii) Access to a Supervisor(s) under whose direct guidance the
research work can be carried out.
(b) Eligibility
(i) Candidates must old an M.Sc, M.Tech. or M.Phil. degree
qualification and satisfy them as to their proficiency in chemistry
(ii) Candidates shall be required, in accordance with University
regulations, carry out meaningful research work culminating in a
Doctorate dissertation and oral examination for the award of Ph.D
degree.
(c) Course Duration
The minimum period of study for the degree is 4 semesters or 24
calendar months for full-time students and 6 semesters or 36 calendar
months for part-time students.
RESEARCH FACILITIES
The department receives generous support from the university and the
teaching and research facilities are designed for flexibility, comfort
and safety, providing an optimal creative and innovative environment.
Laboratories are fully equipped with excellent facilities such as AAS,
IR, UV-Visible, refractometer, colorimeters and other instruments
necessary for a graduate programme in chemistry.
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STAFF ASSOCIATED WITH PG PROGRAMME
1. Professor J. N. Egila - Analytical Chemistry
2. Prof. I. C. Eromosele - Polymer/Industrial Chemistry
3. Prof. M. A. Madusolumuo - Biochemistry
4. Dr. V. Ogugbuaja - Analytical Chemistry
5. Dr. (Mrs.) C. O. Eromosele - Polymer/Industrial Chemistry
(Senior Lecturer)
6. Dr. C. I. Owuama - Microbiology
(Senior Lecturer)
7. Mal. I. F. H. Andenyang - Analytical Chemistry
(Senior Lecturer)
8. Barminas Jeffrey Tsware - Physical/Industrial Chemistry
(Senior Lecturer)
9. Mal. Buba Aliyu - Polymer Chemistry
(Lecturer I)
10. Humphrey M. Maina - Analytical Chemistry
(Lecturer I)
11. Dimas Kubmarawa - Organic Chemistry
(Lecturer I)
12. Mr. O. Opeloye - Geochemistry.
(Lecturer I)
CONTACT
For more information please contact us on the following:
Telephone: +234 703 2232 010
Email: spgs@futy.edu.ng,
spgsfuty@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.futy.edu.ng/admission/spgs.htm
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